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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

No. 75

b is the rate of levy expressed in paragraph (b) of this Notice.

2. For the purpose of paragraph (a) of clause 1 of this Notice, the term “gross proceeds” means the gross price at which the wool was sold by the woolgrower without any deduction or allowance from that gross price whatsoever.

Dated at Wellington this 25th day of July 1974.

G. H. DREES, Secretary, New Zealand Wool Board.

Protection of Industry

NOTICE is hereby given, in compliance with the requirements of the Tariff and Development Board Act 1961 and its amendments, that the Minister of Customs has received the final report of the Tariff and Development Board on the following goods:

Goods Date of Receipt
Rubber and leather belts and belting 25 July 1974

Dated at Wellington this 29th day of July 1974.

J. A. KEAN, Comptroller of Customs.

Tariff and Development Board Report No. 286—Rivets

GOVERNMENT has considered the above report and the decision made thereon has been implemented in the following measure:

Customs Tariff (Rivets) Amendment Order 1974.

J. A. KEAN, Comptroller of Customs.

Customs Notice—Exchange Rates

NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to the Customs Act 1966, that the following exchange rates to the New Zealand dollar relate to goods shipped from the country of export on and after 1 August 1974:

Australia ..... 0.97 Dollars
Austria ...... 26.05 Schillings
Bangladesh ... 11.46 Takas
Belgium ...... 54.25 Francs
Burma ........ 6.99 Kyats
Canada ....... 1.37 Dollars
China......... 2.80 Renminbi
Czechoslovakia .. 8.20 Crowns
Denmark ...... 8.47 Kroner
Egypt......... 0.57 £ (Egyptian)
Fiji.......... 1.15 Dollars (Fijian)
Finland....... 5.30 Marks
France........ 6.71 Francs
Hong Kong..... 7.24 Dollars
India......... 11.45 Rupees
Italy......... 915.16 Lire
Jamaica....... 1.31 Dollars
Japan......... 422.73 Yen
Malaysia...... 3.44 Dollars (New)
Netherlands... 3.74 Guilders
Norway........ 7.73 Kroner
Noumea ...... 122.15 F.P. Francs
Pakistan...... 14.22 Rupees
Portugal...... 36.11 Escudos
Singapore..... 3.43 Dollars (New)
South Africa... 0.96 Rand
Spain......... 81.67 Pesetas
Sri Lanka..... 9.57 Rupees
Sweden........ 6.24 Kronor
Switzerland... 4.21 Francs
Tahiti........ 122.15 F.P. Francs
Tonga......... Par Pa'ange
United Kingdom.. 0.60 £ Sterling
U.S.A......... 1.44 Dollars
West Germany... 3.67 Marks
Western Samoa.. 0.87 Talas

Dated at Wellington this 1st day of August 1974.

J. A. KEAN, Comptroller of Customs.

The Standards Act 1965—Specifications Declared to be Standard Specifications

Pursuant to section 23 of the Standards Act 1965, the Standards Council, on 19 July 1974, declared the under-mentioned specifications to be standard specifications:

Price of Copy
(Mailed)
$

NZS 3153:1974 Concrete posts and other concrete units for wire fencing in rural areas. Metric and imperial units. (Superseding NZS 1037.) ... $3.80
NZS 3615:1974 Strength properties and design methods for construction plywood .. 4.30
NZS 4301:1974 (BS 4737:1971) Intruder alarm systems in building. Metric units. (Including Amendments No. 1 (AMD 1064 40c); No. 2 (AMD 1218 40c) and No. 2A.) ... 4.20
NZS 7648:1974 (BS 3505:1968) Unplasticised PVC pipe for cold water services. Metric units. (Including Amendments No. 1 (AMD 1014 $1.10) and No. 1A.) ... 4.00

Copies of the standard specifications are available from the Standards Association of New Zealand, World Trade Center, 15–23 Sturdee Street (or Private Bag), Wellington 1.

Dated at Wellington this 24th day of July 1974.

G. H. EDWARDS, Director,
Standards Association of New Zealand.

(S.A. 1–114/2/2: 513–16)

The Standards Act 1965—Amendment of Standard Specifications

Pursuant to section 23 of the Standards Act 1965, the Standards Council, on 19 July 1974, amended the under-mentioned standard specifications by the incorporation of the amendments shown hereunder:

Number, Title, and Price of Standard Specification (Mailed) Amendment Number
NZS 1661:1962 Linemen’s leather safety belts. 70c ... 4
NZS 2225:1968 Table poultry. $1.20 ... 1
NZS 2253:1969 Industrial safety belts and harnesses of materials other than leather. $1.70 ... 2
NZS 5121:1972 Code of practice for the installation of milking machines and ancillary equipment. $2.30 ... 1
NZS 8441:1972 Grades for vegetables at the first point of sale. Metric and imperial units. $3.30 ... 1
NZS 7642:1971 (BS 4514:1969) Unplasticised soil and ventilating pipe, fittings, and accessories. Metric units. $3.10 ... 1 (AMD 712) 1A

Copies of the specifications so amended are obtainable from the Standards Association of New Zealand, World Trade Center, 15–23 Sturdee Street (or Private Bag), Wellington 1.

Copies of the amendments will be supplied free of charge, upon request.

Dated at Wellington this 24th day of July 1974.

G. H. EDWARDS, Director,
Standards Association of New Zealand.

(S.A. 2–114/2/3: 753–59)

The Standards Act 1965—Standard Specification Revoked

Pursuant to section 23 of the Standards Act 1965, the Standards Council, on 19 July 1974, revoked the under-mentioned standard specification:

Number and Title of Standard Specification
NZS 1037:1952 Concrete fencing posts and struts (of other than lightweight concrete).

Dated at Wellington this 24th day of July 1974.

G. H. EDWARDS, Director,
Standards Association of New Zealand.

(S.A. 3–114/2/7: 723)